RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) — 6,565 Vacancies, Apply Online 30 June to 29 July 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts across Indian Railways. The Short Notice was published on 18 May 2026, with the full detailed notification scheduled for release on 29 June 2026.
A total of 6,565 vacancies have been announced across all major railway zones and production units. The online application process will begin on 30 June 2026 and remain open until 29 July 2026 through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
This recruitment offers candidates with ITI qualifications, 12th pass (Physics and Mathematics), and engineering degrees/diplomas a stable government career in Indian Railways. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification at rrbapply.gov.in before submitting their application.
RRB Technician 2026 — Recruitment Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- Conducting Body — Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
- Official Website — www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Notification Number — CEN No. 02/2026
- Total Vacancies — 6,565 Posts
- Post Names — Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III
- Application Mode — Online
- Application Start Date — 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Detailed Notification PDF Release — 29 June 2026
- Exam Mode — Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Selection Stages — CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination
- Language — English, Hindi & 13 Regional Languages
- Minimum Qualification — 10th + ITI (Grade III) / B.Sc. or Diploma in Engineering (Grade I Signal)
- Age Limit (Grade I Signal) — 18 to 33 Years (as on 01 July 2026)
- Age Limit (Grade III) — 18 to 30 Years (as on 01 July 2026)
Important Dates — RRB Technician 2026
Detail — Date
- Short Notice Release Date — 18 May 2026
- Detailed Notification PDF Release — 29 June 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Admit Card Release Date — To be announced
- CBT Exam Date — To be announced
- Result Declaration — To be announced
- Document Verification — To be announced
- Medical Examination — To be announced
Note: Exam dates, admit card release dates, and the application correction window have not been officially announced as part of the Short Notice (CEN 02/2026). These details will be published in the detailed notification PDF on 29 June 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check www.rrbapply.gov.in for all updates.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- General / OBC / EWS — ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD — ₹250 (Full fee refunded after appearing in CBT)
- Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC — ₹250 (Full fee refunded after appearing in CBT)
- Payment Mode — Online — Net Banking / UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card
Vacancy Details — RRB Technician 2026
Detail — Information
- Total Vacancies Announced — 6,565 Posts
- Technician Grade-I Signal — 323 Posts
- Technician Grade-III — 6,242 Posts
- Vacancy Nature — As per Short Notice CEN 02/2026. Category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) breakdown will be available in the detailed notification PDF on 29 June 2026.
Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution:
Railway Zone / Headquarters
- Northern Railway / New Delhi
- Western Railway / Mumbai
- Central Railway / Mumbai
- Southern Railway / Chennai
- South Central Railway / Secunderabad
- South Eastern Railway / Kolkata
- South East Central Railway / Bilaspur
- Eastern Railway / Kolkata
- East Central Railway / Hajipur
- West Central Railway / Jabalpur
- North Western Railway / Jaipur
- North Central Railway / Allahabad
- North Eastern Railway / Gorakhpur
- Northeast Frontier Railway / Guwahati
- South Western Railway / Hubli
- Production Units / Various
Vacancies
- 548
- 544
- 870
- 785
- 368
- 576
- 90
- 291
- 186
- 231
- 199
- 268
- 169
- 701
- 240
- 499
Age Limit — RRB Technician 2026
Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. The post-wise age ranges are as follows:
Post — Age Range
- Technician Grade-I Signal — 18 to 33 Years
- Technician Grade-III — 18 to 30 Years
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
Category — Relaxation
- OBC-NCL — 3 Years
- SC / ST — 5 Years
- PwBD (General) — 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC) — 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST) — 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen — Defence Service Period + 3 Years
- J&K Domicile Candidates — 5 Years
Educational Qualification
Post — Required Qualification
- Technician Grade-I Signal — B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation, or Degree / Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline (Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, Telecommunication) from a recognised institution
- Technician Grade-III (Most Posts) — Matriculation / 10th pass from a recognised board plus ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT in a relevant trade, or Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade
- Technician Grade-III Signal & Telecom (S&T) — 10+2 / Intermediate with Physics and Mathematics is also accepted for this specific post
- Note: Exact trade-wise and post-wise detailed eligibility conditions will be specified in the complete CEN 02/2026 notification to be released on 29 June 2026.
- Candidates must verify their specific eligibility from the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Technician 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Stage 1 — Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 100 Objective MCQ, 90 Minutes, 1/3 Negative Marking
- Stage 2 — Document Verification (DV) — Original certificates and identity documents required
- Stage 3 — Medical Examination — Medical fitness test conducted by Railway Administration
- Final Selection — Based on CBT merit, successful Document Verification, and Medical fitness. No Psycho Test (CBAT) for Technician posts.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1) Visit the official RRB application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
2) Click on the “CEN 02/2026 — Technician Grade I Signal & Grade III” notification link and read the detailed notification PDF completely before proceeding.
3) Click “New Registration” and register using your valid mobile number and email ID. Complete Aadhaar-based verification (strongly recommended).
4) Log in using your generated Registration Number and Password.
5) Fill in the online application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, ITI/trade details, and category information.
6) Select your preferred RRB zone. Candidates can apply to only one RRB for a specific pay level. Separate applications are required for Grade I Signal (Level-5) and Grade III (Level-2) if applying for both.
7) Upload required documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specified dimensions and file size)
- Signature (as per specified dimensions and file size)
- Date of birth certificate / 10th Marksheet
- ITI Certificate / Degree / Diploma (as applicable)
- Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) if applicable
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
8) Pay the application fee online (Net Banking / UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card).
9) Review all filled information carefully before final submission.
10) Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page. Keep this for all future reference.
Candidates applying to only one RRB for a specific pay level is mandatory. Duplicate applications for the same pay level at different RRBs will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Official RRB Application Portal — www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Apply Online (Opens 30 June 2026) — Click Here (Active from 30 June 2026)
- Detailed Notification PDF — Available from 29 June 2026
- Admit Card (when released) — Link will be updated
- Result (when declared) — Link will be updated